2 Kings 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 5:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 5:16 — KJV
“But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.”
— 2 Kings 5:16 (KJV)
2 Kings 5:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 5:16
“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. bribe: Heb. ransom to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 5:16: lord, before, whom
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 5:16: lord, liveth, before
“And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 5:16: lord, liveth, before
“And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 5:16: lord, liveth, before
“And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 5:16: lord, before, whom
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